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APNIC joins AFNOG 2 for Internet growth in Afghanistan
APNIC and APNIC Foundation supported AFNOG 2 and AFSIG 2024 to enhance Internet governance, infrastructure, and connectivity in Afghanistan.
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Riley O’Connor shares insights from ARIN Fellowship experience
What happened: Riley O’Connor recounts ARIN Fellowship journey and key takeaways Riley O’Connor, a recent entity in the ARIN Fellowship program, has shared their experience in a detailed blog post. The fellowship, organized by the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)…
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LACNIC looks at internet security through RPKI deployment
What happened: RPKI enhances internet security amid routing incidents LACNIC has highlighted the successful implementation of RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure) in the context of recent routing incidents. In February 2008, a significant BGP hijack disrupted a popular…
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Appeals court blocks US net neutrality rules for ISPs
What happened: Net neutrality rules blocked by appeals court A US appeals court has blocked the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) attempt to reinstate net neutrality rules, leaving the future of internet regulation uncertain. This ruling, made on January 2, 2025, upholds…
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IETF 122 Bangkok considers future of internet protocols
What happened: Global technology leaders gather in Bangkok for IETF 122 IETF 122, the 122nd meeting of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), convened in Bangkok, bringing together industry experts, engineers, and policymakers from around the world. The event focused on…
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ARIN concludes consultation on Reg-RWS improvements
What happened: What happened: ARIN reviews Reg-RWS feedback The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) recently concluded a consultation, held from 3 to 20 December, seeking community feedback on improving the RESTful API used to manage registration records, Reg-RWS. Among…
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RIPE NCC activity plan and budget 2025 highlight new goals
What happened: RIPE NCC outlines goals in activity plan 2025 The RIPE NCC has published its Activity Plan and Budget for 2025 following board approval on 11 December 2024. The plan provides an overview of operational goals and funding, detailing €41.1 million in projected income…
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ARIN to retire FTP services by 31 March 2025
What happened: ARIN to retire FTP by March 2025 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has announced its plan to retire the use of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) services by 31 March 2025. This decision is part of ARIN’s ongoing efforts to enhance security and streamline…
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RIPE NCC publishes minutes of 179th Executive Board Meeting
What happened: RIPE NCC shares key decisions in latest board meeting minutes The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) has released the minutes from its 179th Executive Board Meeting, held recently to discuss and decide on matters crucial to the organization’s operations…
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ARIN allocates 60 IPv4 blocks, urges IPv6 adoption
What happened: ARIN addresses 76 waiting list requests and urges IPv6 adoption American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) allocated 60 IPv4 address blocks, fulfilling 76 requests from its IPv4 waiting list on December 26, 2024. These address blocks were previously on…
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LACNIC: The Internet’s core vs what’s built above
What happened: Internet infrastructure faced significant challenges. Recently, the LACNIC Blog published an insightful piece by Hisham Ibrahim, Chief Community Officer at the RIPE NCC, titled “Distinguishing the Internet’s Core From What Is Built on Top.” The article clarifies a…
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ARIN shares key updates in December 2024 newsletter
What happened: ARIN’s latest updates focus on internet In the December 2024 edition of “ARIN Bits,” ARIN provides a comprehensive overview of its activities and developments over the past quarter. Key highlights include the successful conclusion of the ARIN 54 meeting, where…
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ICANN’s 2024 vision: Driving innovation in internet policies
What happened: ICANN’s recent developments and changes As 2024 draws to a close, ICANN enters a new chapter under the leadership of Kurtis Lindqvist, the newly appointed president and CEO. This year has seen significant achievements, including the publication of the Registration…
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Claim RIPE NCC certification vouchers before year-end
What happened: Exam vouchers for RIPE NCC certifications expire on 31 December The RIPE NCC Certified Professionals programme is reminding members to redeem their 2024 exam vouchers before 31 December. Each member is entitled to three vouchers, which can be used to schedule exams…
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FullCtl receives $20,000 ARIN grant for innovative registry tools
What happened: FullCtl develops tools to improve internet infrastructure FullCtl, a company dedicated to enhancing secure interconnection through automation and information sharing, received a $20,000 grant from the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) in 2023. The…
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LACNIC’s role in shaping the future of technology
What happened: LACNIC’s journey to RFC 9660 standardisation LACNIC‘s Hugo Salgado reflects on the lengthy process of standardising RFC 9660, a significant proposal aimed at improving DNS by tracing the origin of data. First presented five years ago, the idea evolved through…
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APNIC participates at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing
APNIC strengthens ties with CNNIC at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing, promoting collaboration on IPv6, RPKI, and Internet development.
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ARIN awards grant to Internet2 for IPv6 Test Pod project
What happened: Internet2 receives $7,000 ARIN grant for IPv6 project The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has provided a $7,000 grant to Internet2, a non-profit advanced technology community, to support its IPv6 Test Pod project. The initiative focuses on…
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LACNIC’s NRO RPKI program: Highlights and goals
What happened: LACNIC enhances RPKI program security Earlier this year, LACNIC launched the NRO RPKI Program, aiming to enhance the security and resilience of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) services. The programme’s primary goal is to raise awareness within the…
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RIPE NCC publishes Q1 2025 development plans
What happened: RIPE NCC shares quarterly plans for Q1 2025 RIPE NCC has revealed its Q1 2025 quarterly plans, providing a comprehensive outline of its development priorities. These plans aim to ensure transparency while inviting feedback from members and the broader internet…
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